Fredericksburg SPCA 2022 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Fred SPCA Family,

As the year comes to an end, I want to extend my sincere thanks to our incredible network of supporters–businesses and individuals who have made financial contributions, program partners, volunteers, our staff, board members and families who have opened their home to foster and adopt our beloved animals

Next year marks an important milestone at the Fredericksburg SPCA our 80th anniversary! As we set out to celebrate this milestone we would like to thank the thousands of supporters who have helped us accomplish some remarkable achievements The past year alone has been nothing short of amazing

The Locke Community Medical Center expanded affordable veterinary care to a record number of animals OVER 7,800+;

The Locke Community Medical Center had their very first Community Cat Day and altered dozens of cats in our community free of charge;

The Locke Community Medical Center provided low cost dentals to the public shelters and PETS Program;

The Locke Community Medical Center had a full year of low cost vaccine clinics for the public;

The Locke Community Medical Center created partnerships to provide low cost orthopedic surgeries in our surgery suite;

Our People Empowered through Support Program (PETS) served over 4,000 animals and over 650 families that we provided support to help them keep their animals in their homes and out of shelters;

Our Humane Education Program grew tremendously this past year to record numbers;

The Fred SPCA obtained FEMA-certification to play a larger role in the global relief effort in the event of national or international crises;

The Fred SPCA rescued animals from Envigo, the alleged SC dog fighting ring, and the Korean meat markets;

The Fred SPCA provided national relief to hurricanes including Fiona and Ian;

The Fred SPCA established partnerships with the ASPCA HSUS Best Friends HASS Unite Us Virginia and Petco Love to further expand our mission;

The Fred SPCA raised enough money to purchase a brand new transport van for our animals at our Fur Ball; Our organization reached new operational heights, posting our greatestyearofgrowthtodate!

I took on the Executive Director role over three years ago because I recognized the opportunity and potential within our reach As we began preparing for the journey into 2023, I realized that my vision for the organization had been fulfilled and that I, in turn, was fulfilled with how far we've come I'm now honored to step aside to make room for the future–a future I know holds wonderful things waiting to be discovered

The Fred SPCA and each of you have brought me so much joy throughout the five years I've spent on staff I'm looking forward to serving in new capacities and for the adventures that lie ahead for all of us–canine, feline, and human

Thank you for joining the Fred SPCA on this 80th year journey, Team Fred SPCA looks forward to celebrating and sharing love and life with you over the next 12 months

Carrie Withers | Executive Director

Sincerely,

Nicole

Brad

David

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Carrie

Allie

Denise

Melanie

Ashley

Holly

Von

Beth

Kathleen

Catie

Rachel

Christine

Tanee

Madeline

Hannah

Camren

Josie

Lucy

Eric Herring

Robert Hyland Dr. Gregory Cox

George Barnick

Heather Hagerman

Molly Flurry

We always say "adoption isn't your only option at the Fred SPCA" and while we are thrilled to have created so many new families, we are proud of the other ways in which we've expanded our resources We are thankful to have such a diverse network of volunteers, fosters, and supporters who helped us create such a strong impact throughout the year. As you can see, we can only accomplish our life-saving goals through the participation and dedication of animal lovers who help us rise to the greater good within our community.

We continue to invest in expanding our community programs to support animal lovers and pet parents.

Whether it's training the animal advocates of tomorrow through humane education or offering affordable dog training, we aim to be there with programs and services that help people and pets.

By providing access to essential resources, we are lowering the number of owner surrenders in our community and keeping families together. Our lifesaving work reduces euthanasia throughout the region & statewide Together, we are contributing to a higher quality of life for all.

TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH

The Fred SPCA received a request from Russell County Animal Shelter to intake a dog named Ariat who had extensive injuries after being dragged by a car Due to limited resources Russell County was considering euthanasia unless we could help. The Fred SPCA was able to provide antibiotics, pain medication, and 3x day wound care until he was ready to continue his healing journey in foster care

Even though Ariat's journey began with tragedy, it ended in triumph because of the network of individuals who believe every life is deserving of a second chance. Collaboration between Virginia shelters like Russell County & the Fred SPCA gets us one step closer to achieving a no-kill state by 2025

The support we receive means we can reach the most vulnerable animals in our community and give dogs like Ariat the life-saving opportunity to rewrite their ending

"Happy tails" to Ariat and his new family!

On August 24, the Fredericksburg SPCA too beagles from this active case to change the for the better Being bred in a research facil meant that these dogs had not experienced outside of a cage and a trough.

The Fred SPCA and our foster family were a introduce the beagles to things like soft gra & the warmth of the sun for the first time

Best of all, the beagles were able to find pat families to give them well-deserved love for to come

HORROR TO HOPE

The Humane Society of the United States coordinated the removal of approximately 4,000 beagles housed at an Envigo RMS LLC facility in Cumberland, VA which bred dogs to be sold to laboratories for animal experimentation Government inspectors found numerous violations which are detailed in the lawsuit filed against Envigo by the Department of Justice in May, alleging Animal Welfare Act violations at the facility.

Freedom ride from Envigo to the Fred SPCA.

CELEBRATING ONE YEAR

The Fred SPCA Locke Community Medical Center has been fully operational serving the general public for one year The additional 1,200 sq ft expansion was made possible through a generous gift left by a bequest from Mary Alice Pates

The Fred SPCA Locke Community Medical Center's mission is to increase access to veterinary care in our community. The clinic offers a wide range of services including diagnostic imaging & dental care. Our expanded wing would not have been made possible without the generous support from its namesake, Mary Alice Pates. We are honored to serve as stewards of her lasting legacy by providing these essential services to our community

PLANNED GIVING

We are grateful to each and every donor who has generously supported our growth since our establishment in 1943 Our expanded capacity, community medical center, and the essential resources that we provide to our region is only made possible by donors like you. In honor of our upcoming 80th anniversary, consider including the Fredericksburg SPCA in your estate and planned giving Contact us to learn more about the lasting legacy you can leave and opportunities here at the Fredericksburg SPCA For more information contact Melanie Johnson at mjohnson@fredspca org

P H I L A N T H R O P Y

COMMUNITY CAT DAY

Philanthropy makes all things possible The Fredericksburg SPCA hosted their first Community Cat Day on May 7, 2022 Executive Director Carrie Withers, identified a need from the public and mobilized our FredSPCA team to come together including volunteers and staff to host this event This event allowed partner rescues to trap feral cats to bring animals to the Locke Community Medical Center for free spay and neuter surgeries along with vaccinating these cats for rabies. This was planned to support TNR efforts around the Fredericksburg region which is a cost effective alternative to shelter intake and euthanasia.

"Over 500,000 cats are euthanized across the nation each year, expanding our life saving efforts within our community means using our resources to help reach the root of the problem," Withers said

NOTABLE GRANTS

$10,000

THE PEACHTREE HOUSE FOUNDATION

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY $40,000

$20,000 - Our People Empowered Through Support (P E T S) program received a generous grant from the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. We are proud to have the support from across the country and to be a recognized leader in providing accessible and inclusive care

$30,000 - The Fredericksburg Savings Charitable Foundation Fund of The Community Foundation supports nonprofit programs and projects that improve community development, housing assistance, scholarships, local education, medical facilities, community groups, cultural organizations and other similar types of organizations and civic-minded projects that contribute to the quality of life in the Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford and the City of Fredericksburg.

$20,000 - The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond manages more than 1,200 charitable funds with assets exceeding $1 billion The foundation’s vision is a thriving region where all individuals and families have the opportunity to succeed We are grateful to be the recipient of this grant to support our mission to end animal suffering through leadership and action, engagement and learning, compassionate care and adoption, affordable veterinary medicine, and access to essential resources. Together we can change our culture for the betterment of all living beings

T H E C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D A T I O N O F T H E R A P P A H A N N O C K R I V E R R E G I O N ’ S

F R E D E R I C K S B U R G S A V I N G S C H A R I T A B L E F O U N D A T I O N F U N D

C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D A T I O N F O R A G R E A T E R R I C H M O N D ' S E L M O N B . D U F F F A M I L Y F U N D

G I V I N G S P O T L I G H T

A N I M A L R E S C U E F E S T I V A L 2 0 2 1

November 7, 2021 - We celebrated all things animal with our community with the Fred SPCA annual fall Animal Rescue Festival Thank you to all of the people who took part in the Walk for the Animals and came to learn about our programs

S P O N S O R S

LEADER OF THE PACK

The Anderson Companies

Amy Cherry Taylor and Associate

LIFE OF THE PAWTY

Camille Cassal

Roger and Terry Trott

ESPRESSO YOURSELF

Dovetail Cultural Resource Group

BONE APPETIT

Community Bank of the Chesapeake Window World

SUP PUPS

Dupee Plumbing Off-Leash K9 Training

TURN THE CORNER

Fredericksburg Orthodontics

Kelly Electric Services Permatreat

VENDOR TENDER

Aloha DJ Company-DJ Hurrikane

Brad Canova

Crown Trophy

Dr. Keith Izadi

Fredericksburg Food Co-op

Frillow Designs

Mike and Sarah Walsh

Topside Federal Credit Union

Willis and Garfield Herring

G I V I N G T U E S D A Y 2 0 2 1

November 30, 2021 - Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a global generosity movement that inspires people to unleash the power of doing good! Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, this day of giving encourages people to give back to their community where they can with donations or volunteer efforts. We are so grateful to our supporters for helping us meet our $20,000 goal to close the 2021 year out strong! Your impact was felt whether you donated, started a Facebook fundraiser on our behalf, or simply spread the word!

Don't miss out on Giving Tuesday 2022 - create a Facebook fundraiser during the month of November and invite your friends & family to help support a good cause!

CUTE KITTEN

Amy Cherry Taylor & Associates | Avery Hess Realtors

Bankers Insurance

Boehringer Ingelheim

Brooke Miller Real Estate, LLC at Long & Foster

Brad Canova

Drs Sherri and Greg Cox

Design Storage & Handling/Breg Environmental

Rosemary and Ernie Haas

HoneyBaked Ham Fredericksburg

Johnson Realty Advisors

OBXTek, Inc

Off Leash K9 Training

PermaTreat Pest & Termite Control

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Spring Arbor Senior Living

Nicole Sullivan

Carrie and Ron Withers

PERFECT PET

Wallace Averill

Blackwood Real Estate

Carolina Vélez Consulting

David Pierce | Davenport & Company LLC

Dispatches from the Forest Dovetail Cultural Resource Group

Eden Law

Fredericksburg Nationals

The Helleu Team

Robert Hyland

IDEXX

ilamai Medical Spa and Wellness Center

Valerie Keane and John Urban

Lake Anna Linens

Morais Vineyards

Nawaz & Associates Realty

Orleans Bistro

Parrish, Snead, Franklin, Simpson, PLC

Summit Mortgage Corporation

Roseanne and Larry Thompson

Sarah and Michael Walsh

Woof Houze Canine Coaching & Wellness

D O N O R S

Karl Andersen

Susan and Mark Anderso

Wallace Averill

George Barnick

Carolina and Harold Bau

Erika Boka

William & Kate Boldon

Melanie Johnson and Tim

Rachel V Brenke

Nathan Brenke

Sonya Campbell

Steve Campbell

Corey Campbell

Mike and Sharon Carmody

Allie Names and Jairo Castro

Jennifer Chestnut

Tara Beth Coleman

Steven Cooper

Dan Craddock

Diane Foster

Linda Foti

Trisha and James Gerber

Judy Gilliam Aileen Grau

Rosemary and Ernie Haas

Peggy Hake

Deb Hendricks

Barbara House

Kelly Hunt

Valerie Keane and John Urban

Vonnie Keeler

Deborah Klasnick

Kathy and Richard Kreisner

Amy LaMarca

Lisa Layton Kaitlyn Martinez

Victor Mayorquin

Kim McClellan

Shane McSally

Kelly and Donald Meyer

James Morris

Patti Murphy

Lisa Grosh and Donald Names

John Robie

Kyle Sherman

Christine Short

Patrick Smith

Shannon Sylvester

Michaela Tompkins

Marylou Weselin

Mary and Joe Wilson

James Wittig

Rachel Young